Airbag complaints by model year
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Takata recall I waited one year for the driver's side part to come in. I lost out on driving this vehicle for entirely one year. Now there is a recall on the passenger side and I can't take any passengers until it is fixed. Mohegan lake Audi tells me that the part wont be available until September and being that this is a convertible, this is totally unacceptable. I can't take my 89 year old mother whom I am caregiver for anywhere in this car. Please help me get this done sooner. I was patient waiting an entire year for the driver's side and lost out on driving the car for one year, 2016. Please help me.
Takata recall - I received a letter in April 2016, at least 6 weeks ago, about this recall, but the part is still not available at any nj dealership to perform the repair. The Audi recall/service campaign lookup tool says that [redacted] in parsippany has the part, but [redacted] says that they do not and do not know when it will come in. I could not reach any person at the (800) number for Audi on the recall notice, [phone]; I could only leave a message which has yet to be returned. I chatted online this morning with someone at audiusa.com/contact us but there is no information as to when this part will be available; only an apology is offered. Please assist in getting the necessary part to a convenient Audi dealership. Thank you.
Takata recall: received notice from Audi of America April 2016 stating the driver's side airbag inflator has potential to cause injury or death but no parts available to repair. Received notice from Audi of American July 2016 stating the passenger's side airbag inflator has potential to cause injury or death but no parts available to repair and they recommend not using passenger seat until recall repair performed. Called Audi who informed me that while both airbags have the same potential issue, they can only recommend not using passenger side as the consumer must use the driver's side to drive a car. Audi also informed me there is no way to make the airbags defunct until parts are available. It has been 4 months since receiving the driver's side airbag letter and still no part.
Takata recall-I have been sent multiple notices about both driver and passenger airbags that need to be recalled. I have contacted faifield Audi multiple times to have this repaired. They keep pushing me off saying that there are no parts available to complete this recall and that it is a federal issue at this point. This May be true, can you confirm?
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V079000 (air bags), 18V427000 (air bags), and 18V082000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer (Audi burlingame, 1010 Cadillac way, burlingame, ca 94010, [phone]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign numbers: 18V427000 (air bags) and 16V079000 (air bags), VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign number: 18V082000 (air bags).
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Audi A4 Cabriolet. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 18V427000 (air bags) and 18V082000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (mag Audi dublin (5875 venture dr, dublin, oh 43017) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign number: 18V082000 (air bags) and parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign number: 18V427000 (air bags).
Related recalls (4)
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Audi A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles, ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio,…
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Audi mailed an interim owner notification March 02, 2018.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Frequently asked questions
Which Audi A4 Cabriolet years have airbag problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2007 (23), 2009 (18) and 2008 (15) model years. Airbag complaints make up 100% of all complaints for the 2007.
Is there a recall for Audi A4 Cabriolet airbag problems?
Yes — 4 recalls, including 18V-427 (inflator module, Jun 22, 2018); 18V-082 (inflator module, Jan 30, 2018); 18V-004 (inflator module, Jan 4, 2018). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Audi A4 Cabriolet airbag problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 78,000 miles; 40% happened before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.